The Maserati Ghibli offered here, chassis AM1151346, was completed in September 1969, finished in *Avorio Chiaro (Light Ivory) over red leather, and delivered new to Barcelona, Spain. Consistent with its build date, this mid-production Ghibli is equipped with the 4.7-liter engine, five-speed ZF manual gearbox, and characteristic interior appointments including Veglia instruments, toggle switches, and Lucas signal stalk. Many enthusiasts regard this combination of features as the preferred specification for the model.

While little is known of this car’s earliest history, it was imported into the US in the late 1970s and updated with typical American-market equipment including an MPH speedometer, wire wheels, a rectangular air box, rear bumper guards, side marker lights, and exhaust system. It was owned by a Southern California-based Maserati enthusiast for several decades and has spent the past few years confined to static storage. Except for older paint and upholstery in the original colors, the Ghibli is presented today in largely original, unrestored condition and appears to be a strong candidate for a comprehensive recommissioning or a sound basis for a complete restoration. Importantly, the car retains its original matching-numbers engine and is offered with a set of five original Campagnolo cast alloy wheels and assorted spares.

Coming up for auction at Gooding and Co Dec 2023

Sold at auction by Drouot

Sold EBay 2011.
GORGEOUS LIGHT METALLIC BLUE WITH BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR, FIVE SPEED ZF TRANSMISSION, FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING, 130361 ORIGINAL KILOMETERS, CAMPAGNOLO MAGNESIUM WHEELS, RUST FREE BODY WITH EXCELLENT MECHANICALS $79,500
Sold here at Heritage classics

Maserati Ghibli Spyder Conversion, 4700, built 07/1969
Internally ventilated disc brakes, but still aircraft toggle switches.
Color: silver, leather and roof dark green.
Technically top notch, specialists did everything necessary in 2014/2015 to make the vehicle “suitable for everyday use”. Vehicle runs, steers and brakes very well. Engine etc. dry, leather as good as new. TÜV and major inspection in May 2024. Five Campagnolo magnesium rims, four of them fully restored, spare wheel in good condition
Weaknesses: Air conditioning deactivated, timer stalls, steering wheel lock deactivated.
History: in my hand for almost 40 years, in the vehicle registration certificate at the main customs office 3.4.89 from Italy 45833E Rome.
Additional equipment: Blaupunkt Karlsruhe Luxus from 1969, revised, but no speakers connected.
Valuation report spring 2015 grade 3+ (replacement 330,000) then numerous improvements
Engine from 115 920
VIN AM 1151362
Purchased by me from Laro Automobilhandel August 27, 1996. According to his information, a Campana conversion. The car was partially restored after 1989 (paint, roof, leather, chassis, exhaust system) and completely technically overhauled in 2014 (engine, brakes, rims…). You are welcome to find out more about the extent with my permission from Auto Schiemenz, Bonn.
The goal was to get a very rare vehicle that you could take on a tour at any time.
On sale here Oct 2024

The VIN is chassis 1366 engine AS 1892 built oct-1969 color Blue Pervinca interior black and Becker radio

This engine came from an entirely disassembled Ghibli which was located in the Netherlands in the late 1980s.
If I recall right the remains of AM 115 1372 had been sold to various people as the body and chassis was severely
damaged in a crash.
Engine now fitted to AM115.1002

Featured at the Padua Show 2019

First owner: Zurich CH – Owned approx 1 year
Second Owner: Geneve CH – Owned approx 19 years (There is little info with the car from around this time but as far as I can tell there was no one between these two).
Third Owner: Car imported into the UK and initially registered in Jersey under a Channel Islands plate then moved up to the mainland UK and given a ‘period’ appropriate registration number which it still carries. Owned approx 18 years.
Recorded 2008

Published on Oct 31, 2013
Beautiful car in superb condition this rare European Maserati Ghibli SS with the 4.9 liter engine. Orginally delivered via dealer Sport Auto Roma to Arch. Marcello Masciolini. Car is in the most wanted configuration. Blue Medio colour (Salchi code 20A173) with senape leather (connoly code PAC 1775), the quad exhaust was an original option which looks very nice. Mechanically the car is in perfect condition. Engine runs very good and smooth. The V8 produces a sound which you will never forget. Perfect entry for rallies or shows.
Video of the car

Sold EBay 2011 and 2012

Now for sale on Bring a Trailer here

Some great images from Fantasy Junction where the car was sold in 12/2021

Engine was fitted to Ghibli AM115.008 when last sold

Description from Hemmings advert 2019

“The serial numbers are for a 1969 delivered in Italy, as confirmed by MIE through its factory contacts. No info is available on how it came to the US.
I acquired the car in 1982 in Los Angeles. It had a small-block Chevy and 3-speed trans. The previous owner didn’t know what happened to the Maserati motor/trans. The car was registered as a 1967, probably due to the lesser polution control requirements. Rear body parts appear to be from 1967 model, which support that date.
I replaced the small-block with a factory-sourced 454″ LS-7 worked over by Traco Engineering to 513+ HP on pump gas, mated with a Doug Nash 5-speed.
Classic Auto Restoration in Anchorage performed extensive body work and repaint in 2004. The car had been damaged in shipping up to Alaska. Since then they repainted the wheels. I rarely drive the car, and never in the rain (forget about winter here).
I stripped the car myself before the body work and redid all the chrome, and replaced all the pieces afterwards, except for the glass, which Classic reinstalled. All replacement parts came from MIE.
I completely rebuilt the rear brakes and suspension in 2008.
The upholstery is original; the carpets need replacing. The front suspension/brakes need attention”
Description from Hemmings advert 2019

Unusual combination of later type front with rounded headlight edges [ and later chassis number ] with very early type bootlid from a 1967/1968 car.

For sale on Enrico’s excellent Maserati page April 2016

The vehicle: This beautiful 1970 Maserati Ghibli SS is on offer from a collection (VIN 115 49 1404). It is an original, unrestored vehicle. The last owner bought it from the first owner in Germany in 1982 and has since driven it a maximum of 500 km per year on Tenerife due to its extremely extensive collection. So the kilometers are absolutely authentic.

Exterior:The vehicle is in very nice original condition. The design: Guigaro at its best. According to his own statement, the Ghibli is still his most beautiful design today. The line is sensational and doesn’t look a bit old after more than 50 years. Long bonnet, flowing lines, large windows, short stern: it is perhaps one of the most beautiful Gran Tursimo ever built.

Interior: The interior is in top condition. It is very comfortable when you can handle the typical Italian “ergonomics”.

So he drives:Fantastic. The Ghibli is a driver’s car of the purest water. The engine sounds more multifaceted than an Italian opera. He shoots unleashed and clearly plays the lead role in this drama-dominated piece. The driver is the conductor, he is happy about outstanding actors in the form of a precise gear shift and a comfortable and neutral chassis. It ran 274 km / h in the 1968 test, which was the absolute top league. But in contrast to the competition from Ferrari and Lamborghini, you didn’t have to be a pronounced masochist in the Ghibli if you wanted to go a little further away: It was and is quite suitable for long distances and masters long stages with flying colors.

The driving qualities of the Ghibli leave us with a pitying thought to all the Ghibli that eke out their existence as an investment in the shadow of large collector’s garages.

For sale here

Here’s the car on the Bonhams website from 2005
Sold at Bonhams 2005. Converted to spider in 1996.
Sold Stolze classic cars and still shown on their website

Not Sold Automobiles, Artcurial – Briest – Poulain Le Fur (15 December 2003)

Coming up for auction at Artcurial Paris 2023

For sale here 2024

Maserati Ghibli, year 1970. Colour dark blue metallic exterior combined with a black leather interior and black carpet. This fantastic Maserati Ghibli is a ‘matching numbers’ car, a factory document to confirm this is present. This wonderful sports car was wonderfully restored over the last years. In the period 2011 – 2012 the car was dismantled, and the bodywork was restored from the bare metal. The body shows a wonderful panel fit, fantastic paintwork and superb brightwork. At the same time the drivetrain, suspension and brakes were overhauled. In 2011 part of the 4,7 Litre V8 engine was overhauled, in 2019 the engine was removed and extensively overhauled and rebuilt professionally. The engine bay was given new paint and the four twin-choke Weber carburettors were cleaned and overhauled. This fantastic Maserati Ghibli is in superb top condition and the car drives and handles perfectly. The original interior was placed back in place after the 2011 body restoration, the interior shows all the original details, and everything is in pristine condition. The service history is fully documented from 1970, invoices and historical documents are present as are photos of the restoration and overhaul works. This magnificent Maserati Ghibli is fitted with the original Campagnolo light allow wheels (perfect condition), a Stainless-Steel exhaust system, and a period correct Becker Mexico stereo cassette radio. Furthermore, the automobile features the highly desirable ZF 5-speed manually operated gearbox which allows the 310 horsepower and 339 Nm of torque to be used with finesse. The car comes with the original tool set. This is a highly desirable Italian gentleman’s sports car in top condition! A powerful and luxurious beauty with an addictive exhaust note.

This Maserati is for sale at Imparts.

Recorded 2008, confirmed 2017